summer asphodel
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Summer asphodel refers to Asphodelus aestivus, a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. These hardy herbaceous perennials belong to the Asphodelaceae family. They are characterized by narrow, grass-like leaves and an upright stem bearing a spike of flowers, which are typically pinkish-white in summer asphodel. In ancient Greek mythology, asphodel flowers were associated with the underworld and death. The genus Asphodelus includes several species with clustered fleshy roots and flowers in shades of white, pink, or yellow.12
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